| Issue ID | 1334014 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10925880 |
| Manufacurer | Hyundai Motor America |
| Brand | HYUNDAI |
| Model | SONATA |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 01/06/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tires on 2015 hyundai sonata sport. At 9000 mi. During scheduled routine maintenance at the dealership, i was informed that the tires could not be rotated due to a blister in the side wall of one of the tires. I replaced this tire with a new one of same make and model. At approximately 21,000 mi. I was again informed (during routine maintenance) that the tires could not be rotated due to a blister in the side wall of one of the tires. In 43 years of driving, i've never experienced a tire developing a blister in the side wall... Until now. Two tires in 14 months. I believe that these tires are defective. Hancook ventus s1 noble2 - dot 17n9 1a h-2514, 235/45r18 - 94v this vehicle was purchased new in march, 2015 and is equipped with tire pressure monitoring system monitoring. The dealership services my vehicle every 3 to 5 thousand miles. They always inflated the tires to 32 psi. Vehicle placard recommends 34 psi. The tire itself reads 51 psi max. After the second 'blister' incident, i increased the tire pressure to 40 psi. No issues with tires since. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 9000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | YUKON, OK |
| VIN pattern | 5NPE34AB0FHXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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